Hatim -
Given the nature of the problem, we all understand your reluctance to speak. These events will take their course, and will only be needlessly confused by addressing these complex issues here, or on some other investor forum.
I'm quite content, as an investor, to assume your absence is caused by "takin' care of business".
I, for one, was not trying to draw you out; while I can't speak for Sans, I think we were both legitimately expressing the view that your ability to speak publicly was being curtailed by events.
As for the patent arguments, again I use Mardy's wonderful quote:
"I know just enough to be dangerous". And of course, as investors in Wi-LAN, we speak publicly of these wireless matters, not because we really understand, but because we're trying to understand, and to educate each other. We have a proprietary interest, but only the foolish would expect you to potentially prejudice your position - and our position, as stockholders - with public debates on esoteric subjects that have financial consequences for Wi-LAN.
I think the gist of Sans' great post was that we understand your silence, and we agree on its necessity.
And we await your return to this board when the dust has settled on some of these events.
Give 'em hell, Hatim.
Best regards, Jim |
